SYEF Warns Against Dragging Gov. Ahmed Aliyu into TikToker Car Gift Controversy

SYEF Warns Against Dragging Gov. Ahmed Aliyu into TikToker Car Gift Controversy

By Umar Ahmad

The Sokoto Youth Emancipation Front (SYEF) has cautioned critics and commentators to stop linking Governor Ahmed Aliyu to the controversy surrounding the reported donation of a car to a Kaduna-based TikToker, Rahama Saidu.

Addressing journalists in Sokoto, the group’s leader, Comrade Hamisu Sani, described the alleged gesture by one Sanin Jaman as a private act that should not be associated with the governor or the Sokoto State Government.

Sani noted that while acts of charity are welcome, tying such gestures to the name of the governor sends the wrong message about the state’s priorities, especially at a time when many residents are grappling with serious socio-economic challenges.

He emphasised that the Ahmed Aliyu administration has consistently demonstrated a commitment to supporting vulnerable people through structured programs and targeted interventions. According to him, portraying Sokoto as a place where publicity-driven gestures take precedence over urgent needs does not reflect the reality of the government’s efforts.

The SYEF leader acknowledged that the state requires increased charitable support but stressed that such interventions must be properly coordinated to ensure they reach those who need them most. He encouraged philanthropists to collaborate with relevant government agencies or credible organisations capable of identifying and addressing priority areas.

Sani pointed out that Sokoto hosts numerous vulnerable groups, including internally displaced persons affected by banditry, as well as impoverished residents within the metropolis who require immediate assistance. He argued that the resources reportedly used for the car donation could have made a more meaningful impact if they were channelled toward improving the welfare of these groups.

The group further appealed to wealthy individuals to align their philanthropic efforts with the developmental agenda of the state, encouraging them to complement ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of citizens, particularly the poor and vulnerable.

SYEF also warned against actions capable of tarnishing the image of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, insisting that the alleged car donation, if it indeed took place, was carried out without the knowledge or approval of the Sokoto State Government or the governor himself.